Alain Poher
French politician (1909-1996)
1909 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
French politician (1909-1996)
Born
April 17, 1909
Died
1996 (age ~87)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, statesperson, French resistance fighter
FranceBorn in Ablon-sur-SeineDied in Paris
1909
Born in Ablon-sur-Seine (1909-04-17)
1946
PositionSenator of the French Fifth Republic (1946–1948)
1950
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1952
PositionSenator of the French Fourth Republic (1952–1995)
1966
PositionPresident of the European Parliament (1966–1969)
1968
PositionAbout
Alain Émile Louis Marie Poher was a French politician who served as President of the Senate from 1968 to 1992. In this capacity, he was twice briefly acting President of France, in 1969 and 1974 following the resignation of Charles de Gaulle and the death of Georges Pompidou, respectively. Poher was affiliated with the Popular Republican Movement (MRP) until 1966 and later with the Democratic Centre (CD) and Centre of Social Democrats (CSD), which he joined in 1976.
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Who is Alain Poher?+
Alain Émile Louis Marie Poher was a French politician who served as President of the Senate from 1968 to 1992. In this capacity, he was twice briefly acting President of France, in 1969 and 1974 following the resignation of Charles de Gaulle and the death of Georges Pompidou, respectively. Poher was
What does the name Alain mean?+
The name Alain means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is of French origin.
When was Alain Poher born?+
Alain Poher was born on April 17, 1909.
When did Alain Poher die?+
Alain Poher died in 1996, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.
The name Alain is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Alain
Alain — April 17, 1909
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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